Oct 6, 2012 (All Things Considered / WNYC Radio) — The Labor Department announced on Friday the lowest unemployment rate since January 2009. Most big companies use software to screen resumes and ultimately move that unemployment number. These programs can be a big help for hiring departments, but a hindrance for job searches everywhere.
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Why Companies Use Software To Scan Resumes
by Ben Bradford
Oct 6, 2012 (All Things Considered / WNYC Radio) — The Labor Department announced on Friday the lowest unemployment rate since January 2009. Most big companies use software to screen resumes and ultimately move that unemployment number. These programs can be a big help for hiring departments, but a hindrance for job searches everywhere.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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